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Are online home value estimates hurting sellers by setting unrealistic expectations?
Many sellers look at online estimates before pricing their home. Do these tools help or hurt when it comes to setting realistic expectations?
Asked by Marc Smith | Jasper, GA | 03-26-2026 | 56 Views | Tips & Advice | Updated 1 month ago
Are home warranties actually worth it, or just a waste of money?
Some people swear by them, others say they’re useless. I noticed when you call in for the warranty, they find a way to say it's not covered.
Asked by Yolando L | Pomona, CA | 03-22-2026 | 71 Views | Tips & Advice | Updated 1 month ago
Is buying a condo a bad investment compared to a single-family home?
I am not married and want to purchase a home. I’m considering a condo, but I keep hearing mixed opinions.
Asked by Mike C | Quartz Hill, CA | 03-22-2026 | 68 Views | Tips & Advice | Updated 1 month ago
Are “turnkey homes” overrated compared to fixer-uppers?
Not sure what to buy. It seems like move-in-ready homes cost a premium. Are they really worth it? what are you thoughts?
Asked by Julie P | Phoenix, AZ | 03-22-2026 | 54 Views | Tips & Advice | Updated 1 month ago
When do I officially own my home?
We are under contract in a house and will close in 60ish days. We are moving across country and I want to start sending my mail to the new house but the current owners are still there are told us that we can't. I'm not sure what they will do with it if we do but we have no where else to send it as we are sort of couch surfing for the next few months. Can we force them to allow us to send our mail there? What are our rights since we are under contract?
Asked by Zephyr B | Boise, ID | 03-17-2026 | 111 Views | Tips & Advice | Updated 1 month ago
Question about condemned properties and probate?
So, situation is... my friend lives at this house for about 3 years now. Gets mail at this address, him and his pregnant girlfriend abd there... 7 dogs... the owner of this house/ 40acre property has since passed away. It was, needless to say a city nuisance.. (trap house I'd say) they moved out some people that were living in abd around the house/ property and were told to clean it up. They put up a metal gate trying to keep people out. But it had been jammed through.. multiple times. People had brought stolen vehicles (allot, .. like allot) and it was pretty out of control. I forgot to mention. That they had to make their own very steep driveway because the lovely neighbors put up a code entry gate and blocked the right if way of the easement. And have continually vandalized and destroyed the makings of their new driveway with heavy machinery by putting down trees. Borders, ecology blocks, you name it... making it now unaccessible and hardly walkable. And continue to harrass and threaten anyone who goes up there. People have been shot at. Etc.. Anyway, the property has had cops up there pulling out stolen vehicles that have been dumped there. My friend has his dogs and all his belongings there. I called an detective and he said the property is condemned and is in probate.. what are their options? They just become homeless now?... mind you.. there is no power abd no water. The well line got crushed I guess thus last Summer and never fixed... abd the power... well. Someone thought he'd make some money in wire and cut it all the way from the house to the road. I can't even believe it... what a uncontrollable nightmare
Asked by Kyla Cramer | Maple Valley, WA | 02-24-2025 | 71 Views | Tips & Advice | Updated 1 month ago
Should I sell my house before I buy a new one?
I'm not sure what my timing should be because I don't want to not have a house to live in if i sell before finding a new one. But I also don't want to find the house I want and not have my home sold and get stuck with two mortages. What is the order of things I should do?
Asked by Tobias N | Bloomingdale, NJ | 03-13-2026 | 129 Views | Tips & Advice | Updated 1 month ago
Inherited home - keep or sell?
I inherited my grandparents home. I am a poor 27 year old. The mortgage is paid off but i know there are other expenses. It is a time capsule. Do i keep it or sell it?
Asked by Jimmy o | Greensburg, IN | 03-11-2026 | 114 Views | Tips & Advice | Updated 1 month ago
How can I sell my house quickly and efficiently to friend?
Wanting to sell my house to a friend in hopefully two weeks so I can buy a house that I am currently looking at.
Asked by Anonymous | Groom, TX | 12-30-2025 | 170 Views | Tips & Advice | Updated 3 months ago
Do I need to tell home buyer about an animal in the yard?
I don't want to freak out my home buyer. We buried our cat that passed away in the yard. There's no marking or anything and the only way they'd know is if they dug pretty far down in this section of the yard. Do we need to disclose this?
Asked by Greg | Evansville, IN | 12-17-2025 | 152 Views | Tips & Advice | Updated 4 months ago
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